Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

****Level 4 Cadets should be working on their lesson plans that they need to bring in for Wednesday night. On Wednesday they will be checked and worked on some more if needed. Please pass the word on to other level 4's who may not have Facebook or the blog.****

Wednesday March 2 2016

Congratulations to our Marksmanship participants this past weekend who brought home some pretty awesome bling!! Team A members Shanon Rochat, Callie Wagner, Liam Sonoski, Kurtis Kennedy, and, Sarah Longworth were the 1st place winners. Callie Wagner place 1st for overall individual scores. Sarah Longworth placed 2nd in the junior division.

Best of luck to FSgt Frampton & Sgt Frampton who are in Valcartier Quebec this weekend to participate in the National Biathlon Competition.

Drill Team practice Monday night. Drill team without arms will practice from 1930 to 2030hrs. Drill team with arms will practice from 2030 to 2130hrs. Parade boots, wedge, and a filled water bottle are required for all practices. The next Saturday practice scheduled for drill team is March 19.

Ottawa Valley Cadet Sports competition is Sat Mar12. Cadets from Arnprior, Renfrew, Pembroke, and, Petawawa will be competing. Permission forms will be handed out at the end of parade and are due back next Wed (Mar 9).

Rocket club will meet at 1730 next week before the start of cadets. All cadets are welcome. A cost of $20 gets you your rocket to build and two engines to fire on a special day upcoming.

Marksmanship will not take place on Thursdays until further notice.

Lottery tickets are due back now! Please do everything you can to return your tickets.

We will be doing a fundraiser with Value Village on April 2 2016. Save those old clothes for this date and help your Squadron raise some money. More to follow.

Upcoming activities:

5-12 Mar 16 – National Biathlon Competition

12 Mar 16 – Ottawa Valley Cadet Sports Day

13-19 Mar 16 – March Break (Ontario) – NO CADETS

19 Mar 16 – Special Drill Team practice

30 Mar 16 – CO’S Parade

Long range dates:

2 Apr 16 – Fill an Army Truck for Value Village Fund Raiser – start collecting unwanted items

6 Apr 16 – Sports night

15-17 Apr 16 – Tagging Weekend

23 Apr 16 – Effective speaking competition

23 Apr 16 – Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs

27 Apr 16 – CO’s Parade

29 Apr – 1 May 16 – Gliding Weekend

Below is the list of names for all cadets who have handed in their summer training form. Please double check the list to see if you are on it.

Sonoski Liam
Carignan Mary
Young Madison
Brown-McKie Victoria
Hill Samantha
Hill Sabrina
Smith Felix
Longworth Sarah
Belanger Celeste
McKee Benoit
Fleurant Renee
Tower Damian
Cummings Owen
Rochat Hayden
Hill Oryon
Keetch Georgia
Goyette Alex
Zebiere Ashton
McKee Gabriel
Morrisey Christopher
McCafferty Murron
McCafferty James
Comeau Napoleon
Remes-Gavin Anika
Kennedy Cameron
Luloff Amber
Robert Vanessa
Sine Serena
Sine Reanna
Fleurant Erik
Hill Sarah
Tarso Anthony
Keeping Justin
Somes Ryan
Daigle Kierran

****Marksmanship is cancelled for tonight****

Upcoming activities:
26-28 Feb 16 – “Operation Olaf” - Winter Field Training Exercise
2 Mar 16 – Sports Night
5-12 Mar 16 – National Biathlon Competition
12 Mar 16 – Ottawa Valley Cadet Sports Day
13-19 Mar 16 – March Break (Ontario) – NO CADETS
19 Mar 16 – Fill an Army Truck for Value Village Fund Raiser – start collecting unwanted items
20 Mar 16 – Special Drill Team practice
30 Mar 16 – CO’S Parade

Long range dates:
6 Apr 16 – Sports night
9 Apr 16 – Freedom of the City Parade
15-17 Apr 16 – Tagging Weekend
23 Apr 16 – Effective speaking competition
23 Apr 16 – Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs
27 Apr 16 – CO’s Parade
29 Apr – 1 May 16 – Gliding Weekend

Wednesday February 24/16

Congratulations to our Marksmanship participants this past weekend who brought home some pretty awesome bling!! Team A members Shanon Rochat, Callie Wagner, Liam Sonoski, Kurtis Kennedy, and, Sarah Longworth were the 1st place winners. Callie Wagner place 1st for overall individual scores. Sarah Longworth placed 2nd in the junior division.

Operation Olaf is this coming weekend in order to participate in this activity you will require to have your health card, snow pants, and a water bottle. If you are missing any one of these items you will be given the opportunity to call home and have it delivered to the Armoury, if this is not possible you will be sent home. You will be spending the majority of your time outside on Saturday and Sunday so be sure to dress in layers to stay warm. Cadets are to arrive at the Armoury at 1900hrs Friday Night and must be picked up at 1530hrs on Sunday.

Drill Team practice Monday night. Drill team without arms will practice from 1930 to 2030hrs. Drill team with arms will practice from 2030 to 2130hrs. Parade boots, wedge, and a filled water bottle are required for all practices.

Wednesday March 2nd is sports night. Cadets must wear their red squadron t-shirt, athletic pants or shorts, and, running shoes. Red squadron t-shirts are available from Mrs. Dombroskie in the office for $15.

Marksmanship Practice is canceled for this Thursday.

Best of luck to F Sgt Frampton & Sgt Frampton who will be traveling to Valcartier Quebec this weekend to participate in the National Biathlon Competition.

Rocket club will meet on Wednesday March 9/16 at 1730 hrs before cadets. All cadets are invited and encouraged to come out.

Clean out your closets and save any unwanted clothes, shoes, accessories, etc. for our upcoming Value Village Donation Drive Fundraiser. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Lottery tickets are due back.

****Due to weather cadets is cancelled tonight.
Announcements and instructions for this weekend will be posted tomorrow.

Below is a list of all of the cadets who got their summer training forms in before the deadline. Please check to make sure your name is on the list.

Sonoski Liam
Carignan Mary
Young Madison
Brown-McKie Victoria
Hill Samantha
Hill Sabrina
Smith Felix
Longworth Sarah
Belanger Celeste
McKee Benoit
Fleurant Renee
Tower Damian
Cummings Owen
Rochat Hayden
Hill Oryon
Keetch Georgia
Goyette Alex
Zebiere Ashton
McKee Gabriel
Morrisey Christopher
McCafferty Murron
McCafferty James
Comeau Napoleon
Remes-Gavin Anika
Kennedy Cameron
Luloff Amber
Robert Vanessa
Sine Serena
Sine Reanna
Fleurant Erik
Hill Sarah
Tarso Anthony
Keeping Justin
Somes Ryan

Due to family day there will be no drill team practice Monday the 15th of February. Practice will resume the following Monday at 1930 for the without arms team and 2030 for the with arms team.

Due to family day there will be no drill team practice Monday the 15th of February. Practice will resume the following Monday at 1930 for the without arms team and 2030 for the with arms team.

Wednesday February 10/16

Clean out your closets and save any unwanted clothes, shoes, accessories, etc. for our upcoming Value Village Donation Drive Fundraiser. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Summer camp applications are due feb/17th. Staff application information is posted on the Facebook page with a link to drop box. Any questions please contact 2Lt Snelgrove.

Marksmanship tomorrow night. Both teams

Rocket Club will be every second Wednesday starting at 5:30

Biathlon Good luck to Nathan and Johnathon Frampton when they compete this weekend at the Provincial competition.

Biathlon Cadets who still have skis and jackets, please return them. Jackets need to be washed before they are returned.

Lottery Tickets please get your tickets if you haven't yet.

CAE Flight Simulator visit. The Visit will take place on 15 Feb 16 from 0900-1200 at 450 Tactical Helicopter Sqn.  Permission slips were to be handed in this evening. There will be no late entries.

Drill Team on Mondays 1930-2030 hrs is drill without arms. 2030-2130 hrs is drill with arms

Operation Olaf permission forms are due tonight. Again they will not be accepted late.

Those who are interested in The Debate Team can sign up in the office

Congratulations to the cadets who participated in the Wake-A-Thon and raised $2400.

Any one interested in a dry fit red squadron t-shirts can order one through Miss Vicki in the office. The cost is $20 and must be paid before the order goes in.

Best of luck to F/Sgt Cummings who is retiring from the squadron as of this evening. In her time here she earned several awards such as The Ireland Cup, Best Dressed Award, Junior NCO Award and the Senior NCO Award. She also participated in some of our summer camps including Basic Drill and Ceremonial as well as Drill and Ceremonial Instructor course.

Just a reminder that permission slips for the CAE visit need to be in by this Wednesday at 2100hrs.  Names can not be added .to the list after this time.

Follow the link if you need a permission slip

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10YTbNzhEcu3G3GRkNe_P33DIpL1kBEzkG6tBrsQfYbU/edit?usp=sharing

Upcoming activities:

6 Feb 16 - National Course Interviews

6-7 Feb 16 - Wake-A-Thon

12-14 Feb 16 - Regional Biathlon Competition

15 Feb – CAE SIM tour at 450 Squadron (permission forms due 10 Feb)

19-20 Feb 16 - Zone Marksmanship Competition

20 Feb 16 - Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs

26-28 Feb 16 – “Operation Olaf” - Winter Field Training Exercise (permission forms due 10 Feb)

Long range dates:

5-12 Mar 16 – National Biathlon

12 Mar – Ottawa Valley Cadet Sports Day

19 Mar – Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs

26 Mar – Woodstock’s Amazing Race

Wednesday February 3/16

Summer camp applications are due feb/17th. Staff application information is posted on the Facebook page with a link to drop box. Any questions please contact 2Lt Snelgrove.

Marksmanship tomorrow night. Both teams

Rocket Club not this week

Boot Inspection. Next week boots will be inspected at the door. The whole boot should be polished completely including catwalks and soul edges.

Please write your name in your coats. Cadets are taking the wrong ones at the end of the night.

Lottery Tickets please get your tickets if you haven't yet.

CAE Flight Simulator visit. The Visit will take place on 15 Feb 16 from 0900-1200 at 450 Tactical Helicopter Sqn. Permission slips need to be turned in no later than 10 Feb 16. For further details see Mr. Morrisey or Lt McGinley.

Lord Strathcona Medal Anyone that wishes to apply for the Lord Strathcona Medal must submit a short narrative detailing why they should be chosen for the award to Lt. Alex McGinley by e-mail no later than Feb. 07 2016 at 2100 hrs. Please see the poster on Facebook or the Blog for email address

Legion Medal anyone that wishes to apply for the Legion Medal must submit a short narrative detailing their community service done outside of cadets. For more information see Lt. Alex McGinley

Drill Team on Mondays 1930-2030 hrs is drill without arms. 2030-2130 hrs is drill with arms

Operation Olaf permission forms are due 10 Feb 16

Congratulation to all of those that participated in Biathlon this past weekend, once again you brought home some pretty awesome bling!!

Wake-A-Thon is this Saturday, cadets are to arrive at the Armoury @ 1900hrs and be picked up Sunday morning at 0800hrs. Cadets must have already handed in their pledge forms and money or must bring it with them on Saturday in order to participate. Bring a filled water bottle.

As of this morning, with the forecast calling for +7 and rain by this afternoon, our sports night (now inside) and mock interviews are going ahead as scheduled for tonight.  Of course parent/guardian(s) and cadets are to use their judgement when deciding whether or not to venture out on the roads.  If you decide not to head out on the roads or are worried about what the road conditions will be at 2115hrs then simply call the office (613-732-4470 ext. 227) to report your absence.  Safety first!

Cadets participating in the mock interviews have been given details with regards to tonight's schedule.  All other cadets are to come prepared to participate in sports (i.e. red Squadron tshirt, PT gear, filled water bottle, etc...).  If you require a red Squadron tshirt they can be purchased from the Squadron's kitshop for $15.00.  All cadets must purchase a Squadron tshirt.

Hello all. Due to the weather that we have been having and that has been forecast, the snow shoeing for tomorrow night is cancelled.

Instead we will be having a regular sports night at the Armoury. Please wear appropriate attire i.e. Red Squadron shirt, PT shorts, and running shoes.

“Do you want to build a Snowman?” HECK NO!!! I want to fly a in a world class Flight Simulator!!! 
If you would also like to Fly a world class Flight Simulator, or see what a fully functional C6 Machine Gun Trainer operates like, or witness the state of the art Night Vision Goggle training Classroom, then you will need to sign up for the CAE Flight Simulator visit. 
The Visit will take place on 15 Feb 16 from 0900-1200 at 450 Tactical Helicopter Sqn. 
See the attached Permission Slip for further details. Permission slips need to be turned in no later than 10 Feb 16. For further details see Mr. Morrisey or Lt McGinley.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10YTbNzhEcu3G3GRkNe_P33DIpL1kBEzkG6tBrsQfYbU/edit?usp=sharing

Weekly Announcements - Wednesday January 27th 

Drill Team practice resumes Monday night, wear your parade boots, bring your wedge and a filled water bottle. 

Marksmanship Practice on Thurs Same two teams come out Thursday night for the usual times.

Rocket Club meets this Thursday from 1900 – 2100 hrs. New members are always welcome

Wake-A-Thon is quickly approaching, hope everyone is working on those pledge forms. If attending , please see sign-up sheet at the back.

Operation Olaf permission forms are due 10 Feb 16 

Lottery Tickets please get your tickets if you haven't yet.

29-31 Jan 16 - Area Biathlon Competition – Team members are to meet at the armoury at 0845 Friday Morning. Good luck to our Biathlon Team!!

Sports Night next week will be snowshoeing. Please come dressed appropriately with a water bottle

Summer camp and staff applications are being handed out tonight and are due back NO LATER THAN FEB. 17th Both staff cadet and summer courses are due at this time.  All cadets interested please pick up an application package to fill out. Any senior cadet interested in a staff position please see 2 Lt Snelgrove after the parade.  

 CAE Flight Simulator visit. The Visit will take place on 15 Feb 16 from 0900-1200 at 450 Tactical Helicopter Sqn.  Permission slips need to be turned in no later than 10 Feb 16. For further details see Mr. Morrisey or Lt McGinley.

Mock Interviews will be held next Wednesday for cadets applying for National Courses

Lord Strathcona Medal Anyone that wishes to apply for the Lord Strathcona Medal must submit a short narrative detailing why they should be chosen for the award to Lt. Alex McGinley by e-mail no later than Feb. 07 2016 at 2100 hrs. Please see the poster on Facebook or the Blog for email address

Legion Medal Anyone that wishes to apply for the Legion Medal must submit a short narrative detailing their community service done outside of cadets. For more information see Lt. Alex McGinley

30 Jan 16 - Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs

Upcoming activities: 

3 Feb 16 – Sports Night 

6 Feb 16 - National Course Interviews 

6-7 Feb 16 - Wake-A-Thon 

12-14 Feb 16 - Regional Biathlon Competition 

15 Feb – CAE SIM tour at 450 Squadron 

19-20 Feb 16 - Zone Marksmanship Competition 

20 Feb 16 - Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs 

26-28 Feb 16 – “Operation Olaf” - Winter Field Training Exercise (FTX) 

Long range dates: 

5-12 Mar 16 – National Biathlon 

13 Mar – Ottawa Valley Cadet Sports Day 

19 Mar – Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs 

26 Mar – Woodstock’s Amazing Race 

It is that time a year again where cadets get to apply for summer camps and summer camp staff positions. The application is posted below.



https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7gnlRKx9OqOSEhuVENZUFE3SG8/view?usp=sharing

Lord Strathcona Medal Application

Weekly Announcements for Wednesday, January 20, 2016

1. Marksmanship Practice this Thursday and going forward until the competition is only for the ten cadets that have been identified by Lt(N) Forde for the two range teams. Practice is at the Armoury from 1800-2100hrs.

2.The next meeting for the Rocket/Model Club is Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 1900-2100hrs. Rocket Club is always open to new members. Come on out and have some fun.

3. Biathlon practice this week:
-Skiing on Saturday at Forest Lea from 1330-1500hrs
-Shooting on Sunday in Beachburg from 1230-1530

4.Drill Team practice on Monday, January 25, 2016 is cancelled because of exams.

5. Thank you to the cadets who have sold their lottery tickets. It is very much appreciated. Cadets who still have to sell their book can see Mrs. Hodder on Wednesday nights to sign out their book. The deadline for the tickets to be returned is Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

6. Interview preparation classes will be held each Wednesday for cadets who have applied for a National Summer Training Course. They will take place in the Ante Room from 1800-1830hrs. Mock interviews will be scheduled in the following weeks and the actual interviews take place in North Bay on Saturday, February 6, 2016.

7. Effective immediately the Squadron will be enforcing its uniform and EpiPen policies. Firstly, cadet are expected to show up in full uniform including appropriate hair styles. Cadets who have been issued a uniform and don’t show up in uniform will be sent home. Secondly, cadets who require access to an EpiPen must carry it on them at all times. Cadets requiring access to an EpiPen who attend cadet activities without it will be sent home.

8. The Squadron will be holding it's Wake-A-Thon fundraiser on 6-7 February 2016. Cadets can pick up their pledge forms at the office or download them from Facebook or the Blog. A minimum pledge of $60 is needed in order to participate. Start collecting your pledges now and join the fun.

9. Next Wednesday is our Monthly CO’s Parade.  Parent/guardian(s), family, and friends are invited to attend.  Everyone should be seated by 2030hrs.

10. The Squadron’s Winter FTX (AKA “Operation Olaf”) is scheduled for 26-28 February 2016.  Permission slips have been distributed and will be posted on Facebook and the Blog soon.

11. Thank you to Capt Frampton for organizing the Squadron’s Ski/Snowboarding Trip.  It was a great success!

12. Good Luck to all cadets who are currently taking exams at school.  Study!  Study!  Study!

Upcoming activities:

27 Jan 16 – CO’s Parade

29-31 Jan 16 - Area Biathlon Competition

30 Jan 16 - Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs

Long range dates:

3 Feb 16 – Sports Night (Snowshoeing)

6 Feb 16 - National Course Interviews

6-7 Feb 16 - Wake-A-Thon

12-14 Feb 16 - Regional Biathlon Competition

19-20 Feb 16 - Zone Marksmanship Competition

20 Feb 16 - Special Drill Team Practice 0900-1600hrs

26-28 Feb 16 – “Operation Olaf” - Winter Field Training Exercise (FTX)9. The Squadron will be holding it's Wake-A-Thon fundraiser on Feb 6/16. Cadets can pick up their pledge forms at the office. A minimum pledge of $60 is needed in order to participate. Start collecting your pledges now and join the fun. More information will

Below is the pledge form that can be downloaded for this event.  Remember, you must get a minimum of $60 in pledges in order to participate.  All information that you will need can be found in the first link.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1tsero5m0a6mom5/Wake-A-Thon%20News.doc?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qoea5anp0wli5xj/2016%20Wake-a-thon%20Pledge%20Form.doc?dl=0

Weekly Announcements for Wednesday, January 13, 2016

1. Marksmanship Practice this Thursday and going forward until the competition is only for the eight cadets that have been identified by Lt(N) Forde. Practice is at the Armoury from 1800-2100hrs.

2.The Rocket/Model Club will meet this Thursday from 1900-2100 hrs. Rocket Club is always open to new members. Come on out and have some fun.

3. Biathlon practice this week will be skiing on Sunday at Forest Lea at 0930.  The kids will go back to the armoury for lunch and then out to Beachburg for the afternoon. 

4.Drill Team practices are every Monday from 1930-2130hrs unless otherwise stated. Cadets are to bring a full water bottle and their wedge and boots.

5. Thank you to the cadets who have sold their lottery tickets. It is very much appreciated. Cadets who still have to sell their book can see Mrs. Hodder on Wednesday nights to sign out their book. The deadline for the tickets to be returned is Wednesday, February 24, 2016.

6. The Squadron’s ski and snowboarding trip to Calabogie Peaks is scheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2016. Timings are on the permission form.

7. Interview preparation classes will be held each Wednesday for cadets who have applied for a National Summer Training Course. They will take place in the Ante Room from 1800-1830hrs. Mock interviews will be scheduled in the following weeks and the actual interviews take place in North Bay on Saturday, February 6, 2016.

8. Effective immediately the Squadron will be enforcing its uniform and EpiPen policies. Firstly, cadet are expected to show up in full uniform including appropriate hair styles. Cadets who have been issued a uniform and don’t show up in uniform will be sent home. Secondly, cadets who require access to an EpiPen must carry it on them at all times. Cadets requiring access to an EpiPen who attend cadet activities without it will be sent home.

9. The Squadron will be holding it's Wake-A-Thon fundraiser on Feb 6/16. Cadets can pick up their pledge forms at the office. A minimum pledge of $60 is needed in order to participate. Start collecting your pledges now and join the fun. More information will follow later

Weekly Announcements for Wednesday, January 6, 2015.

1. Happy New Year everyone! Welcome back after the holidays.
2. Marksmanship Practice this Thursday and going forward until the competition is only for the eight cadets that have been identified by Lt(N) Forde. Practice is at the Armoury from 1800-2100hrs.
3. The Rocket/Model Club will resume next Thursday....
4. Biathlon practices for this weekend will be posted by Capt Frampton.
5. Drill Team practices will resume Monday and are every Monday from 1930-2130hrs unless otherwise stated. Cadets are to bring a full water bottle and their wedge and boots.
6. Thank you to the cadets who have sold their lottery tickets. It is very much appreciated. Cadets who still have to sell their book can see Mrs. Hodder on Wednesday nights to sign out their book. The deadline for the tickets to be returned is Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
7. The Squadron’s ski and snowboarding trip to Calabogie Peaks is scheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2016. This activity is open to all cadets who have a completed file.
8. Beginning next Wednesday, the Squadron will be enforcing its uniform and EpiPen policies. Firstly, cadet are expected to show up in full uniform including appropriate hair styles. Cadets who have been issued a uniform and don’t show up in uniform will be sent home. Secondly, cadets who require access to an EpiPen must carry it on them at all times. Cadets requiring access to an EpiPen who attend cadet activities without it will be sent home.
9. Interview preparation classes will be held each Wednesday for cadets who have applied for a National Summer Training Course. They will take place in the Ante Room from 1800-1830hrs. Mock interviews will be scheduled in the following weeks and the actual interviews take place in North Bay on Saturday, February 6, 2016.
10. Next week all cadets will be in their new assigned flights.
11. Good luck to FSgt Hill and FSgt Fleming who will be writing the Power Pilot Scholarship qualifying exam and Sgt Frampton and Sgt Kennedy who will be writing the Glider Pilot Scholarship qualifying exam this Saturday!